Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $89,630 -42.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.09
10th percentile $27,760
90th percentile $170,620
Employed locally 530
National median $156,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,760
    25th
    $29,150
    50th (median)
    $89,630
    75th
    $146,970
    90th
    $170,620

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary vs area income 131% Median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary is 31% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $229,760
    Longview-Kelso, WA $224,040
    Worcester, MA $221,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $221,710
    Massachusetts $221,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $218,190

    Nearby metros — Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $123,120
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $123,050
    Canton-Massillon, OH $107,680
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $106,480
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $103,940
    Sandusky, OH $101,110

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers $128,460
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $59,370
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $59,090
    Legal Support Workers, All Other $64,250
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $125,990
    Judicial Law Clerks $43,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Cleveland, OH is $43.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.41 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries?

    The median Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salary in Cleveland, OH is 42.6% below the national median of $156,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (10th percentile) earn around $27,760 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,150.